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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

8/10 Good

"This was my 2nd time at this particular resort. It wasn’t as crowded as my first time there about 8 years ago. But the experience and enjoyment was the same. The staff was great, friendly and eager to help."

Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort

8/10 Good

"Stayed here a week, our first time in Costa Rica. Great location if you’re looking for the surf town vibe, breakfast buffet was good- staff seemed a little lacking in customer service at times but we found a couple who were gems! Beach side of resort has different vibe than the location across the street. Much quieter on that side. Enjoyed our experience and would come back. The excursions and hotel transportation we booked were cheaper NOT booked through the resort."

Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

8/10 Good

"Overall planet Hollywood is a chill resort. There isn’t much to do after 7pm. The pools and bars close early. If you want something off the grid ish and just want to relax then it it’s ok for the price. Food was just ok, many of the restaurants use a lot of salt. Staff is very friendly. "

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

8/10 Good

"Le personnel tres gentil et serviable et le lieu très beau et grand multitude d activités, mais la chambre aurait pu être plus propre, certaines reparations auraient pu etre faite avant notre arrivée et.le.lit très très inconfortable et dur j' ai eu mal au dos apres 7 jours"

CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"CC Beach Front Hotel is right on the beach (Pacific Ocean side), has multiple pools, great views (sunsets amazing), 25 minutes from Daniel Oduber airport (took us no time from flight arrival to check in), plenty of lounge chairs on and off resort. Staff were pleasant and accommodating. Thank you Daniel, Diego, Christian, Kiendy, Jean, Llieanna, Adrian from making us feel welcome. We pre booked airport transport with Freddy transportation services (alleviated any planning during stay…more time for drinks!) Privacy was great and we felt safe. Often our 13 and 14 yr old girls were in the pools while still insight from our partial beachfront hotel room. Even took an Uber to local town to visit BAC international bank to get some cash (US dollar. FYI most local atm only provide Costa Rica colon). Resort offers complimentary canoeing on adjacent Culebra Bay (opens to Gulf of Papagayo apart of Pacific Ocean). Locals on the beach offer jet skiing for a fee. While the canoes are tranquil, the jet skiing was a thrill (if you are adventurous don’t hesitate…find local Ronny for availability). On jet skis (with Ronny) ventured into the Gulf of Papagayo to see the coastal beaches, gorilla rock, caves and mangroves (bring goggles to avoid getting salt water in your eyes..uncomfortable but wash out with shower). Prebooked Guachipelin Volcano, Zip lining, horseback ride, water tubing, hot springs/mud bath tour. Also pre booked Nicaragua day tour. It’s a whole day trip. Check pickup locations"

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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort

Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive

CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive

Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport

JW Marriott Guanacaste Beach Resort

El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection

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